Begaj meets King Charles III and Prince William
As part of the participation in the reception given by the King of the United Kingdom, Charles III and Queen Camilla for the Heads of States who are participating in the ceremonies of their coronation on the Royal Throne. President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, met and talked with King …
Coronation of the King, British ambassador in Tirana: The King is a that unites us
The coronation of the King of England is being watched through a special ceremony in Tirana, organized by the British embassy. ABC News followed the ceremony at the British embassy, while Ambassador Alastair King-Smith praised the figure of King Charles III as well as the role of the Monarchy in …
Politicians paid tribute to martyrs of the nation
Senior political leaders paid tribute to the “Mother Albania” memorial this Friday, on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day. Prime Minister Edi Rama and the mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj laid wreaths in honor of all the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for a free Albania. Martyrs’ Day was decided to …
Illegal migrants’ hauler busted in Korca
A man from Durrës has been handcuffed by the police in the city of Korça this Friday, after he was caught transporting illegal immigrants. The 56-year-old had packed 15 immigrants in the van type vehicle, which he would transport against payment, to the border with Kosovo, in order to cross …
Fier, man arrested after hitting neighbor with hammer in head
Fier Police has handcuffed this Friday the 42-year-old man who hit the citizen, Q.H, 55 years old, on the head with a hammer. According to the police, the perpetrator had been wanted for days, while his capture was made possible thanks to informational intelligence. Meanwhile, the procedural materials were passed …
Gjirokastra man detained for violating minor daughter
A 47-year-old man from Gjirokastra has been apprehended this Friday for the crime of domestic violence. Law enforcement revealed that the arrested person is suspected of having violated his minor daughter. In the meantime, the investigation group interrogated the girl to find out the causes of the violence, while the …
Mayor Veliaj expresses gratitude to martyrs of the nation
Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj has expressed this Friday his gratitude to the Martyrs of Nation, who are commemorated in Albania every May 5. Through the social networks, Mayor Veliaj also shared a picture, in which the Municipality of Tirana is covered by a giant flag. “Today May 5, National …
Fier inmate dies, prison directorate clarifies circumstances
General Directorate of Prisons has reacted regarding this Thursday’s death of inmate Simon Hashim Toska in Fier correctional facility. According to the released information, Toska previously did not present any health problems, and was not treated with any type of medication. On Wedneday, the prisoner initially showed fatigue, but his …
Stranded german tourists saved by police in Vlora
Vlora Volice has made it possible this Thursday to find and rescue two German tourists who were stranded in Grama Bay. After receiving the notification, the services of Orikum Police Station and those of Delta Force have organized the work to help the 2 tourists. Following several hours of search, …
The murder of the 51-year old, new details are revealed
After the murder of 51-year-old Petrit Vuksani, the perpetrator went to an apartment and, under the threat of a gun, asked the lady of the house not to tell the police. In the testimony given before the police, the woman taken “hostage”, by Lekë Vuksani, it was stated that the …
Student-led demonstrations turn into violent confrontations, with attacks on state institutions and luxury buildings amid allegations of systemic corruption, police brutality and a deepening political crisis. Tirana Times, October 14, 2026 – Albania’s capital descended into scenes resembling a war zone Wednesday as anti-government protesters attacked state institutions, set fires …
Student-led protests in Albania have escalated into violent clashes with police, drawing international attention and raising fresh questions about government accountability, corruption and the future of young people. The demonstrations began with demands for better university conditions, lower education costs and greater financial support for students. However, they soon expanded …
Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi condemned attacks on Parliament and public institutions during a violent protest in Tirana. He described the acts of vandalism and destruction as unacceptable. In a social media statement, Peleshi stressed that violence serves no cause and harms the public interest and society. He also rejected attempts …
Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro urged students to reject violence as protests entered their second day. She expressed deep concern over attacks on the Education Ministry and other public institutions. “Physical clashes and property destruction must never replace words, arguments and dialogue,” Kumbaro said. The minister defended students’ right to protest …
The US Embassy in Tirana issued a security alert on Tuesday, warning American citizens that violent protests could spread near government buildings. The embassy said a demonstration on Durrës Street, near Skanderbeg Square, turned violent after protesters threw stones. It warned that unrest could spread to nearby areas and government …
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Albania (KISH) condemned the removal of the Vatican flag during a protest in Tirana on Tuesday, calling the act unacceptable. In a public statement, the conference said protesters had targeted the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Tirana. Several demonstrators removed the Vatican flag …
The German Embassy has shared the position of the European Union Delegation to Albania regarding the ongoing student protests in Tirana. The German Embassy has expressed the same position as the EU Delegation, which voiced concern over escalating tensions between law enforcement officers and young protesters and called on all …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced during a government meeting that a proposal to establish a working group tasked with drafting, coordinating and harmonising a state strategy regarding appeal proceedings at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague had been approved. Kurti stated that the first-instance verdict against the four …
The British Embassy in Tirana has reacted following clashes on the second day of protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a statement published on the Ministry’s official Facebook page, the embassy stressed that the right to protest does not justify the use of violence or damage to public and …
Former Defence Minister Piro Vengu has reacted following acts of violence reported for the second consecutive day during protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a social media post, Vengu stated that students have the right to protest and express their concerns, but stressed that violence and vandalism serve no …